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We remember John William Adam
We remember John William Adam
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1913
enlistment
Source:7699245
26th June 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
16271
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7699245
26th June 1913
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
16271
Royal Marine Light Infantry
4th Royal Marine Bridgade
Source:7699245
24th February 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9198201
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Adam |
| Source | 7699245 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16271 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 16271 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 4th Royal Marine Bridgade | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-06-26 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Adam.
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Adam.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Adam.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal RecipientsMore about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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